Blog~Encouragement for Caring
As wheat harvest on our farm quickly approaches, I’m reminded of the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9). This scripture speaks to the heart of both farming and caregiving, illustrating the importance of sowing seeds on good soil to reap a bountiful...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
“If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” – John 15:10-11 ...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
Consider the dandelion. Reviled by many as an insistent, bothersome weed, it nevertheless continues to proudly display its pert, bright yellow self in lawns and gardens everywhere, thriving in the face of adversity. Thriving in the face of adversity. Where, in...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
The role of a caregiver is often described as a labor of love, but it can also be a source of significant stress, particularly for those in the sandwich generation. Balancing the needs of your children and aging parents, while also managing your own life, can leave...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
As we step into the New Year, the air is thick with resolutions. Everywhere we turn, we’re encouraged to make lists of goals, to strive for improvement, to set our sights on transformation. But in the midst of this season of change, I propose we take a different...
Blog~Encouragement for Caring
“My caregiver mantra is to remember: the only control you have is over the changes you choose to make.” – Nancy L. Kriseman Caring for a parent is not an easy road to travel, but it’s certainly worth every step. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life...
